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Brasileirão Série B · Round 4

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Sunday, April 12, 2026

Fortaleza secures victory in stoppage time against São Bernardo and earns three points in Série B

Goal by Juan Miritello in the final minutes defines the result and puts the Ceará team in a prominent position in the round

Fortaleza left São Bernardo with the three points thanks to a goal scored in stoppage time. The striker Juan Miritello found the back of the net in the 87th minute, securing the 1-0 victory in the fourth round of the Brasileirão Série B.

Incidents

SÃOFOR
19'🟥
Pará
52'🟥
Gabriel Fuentes
73'🟥
Pierre
84'🟥
Emanuel Brítez
87'
Juan Miritello

Como o jogo se desenhou

The game started evenly, with both teams seeking to create opportunities, but without being able to score in the first 80 minutes. The pace became more intense in the final minutes, when Fortaleza began to press with more intensity. This pressure culminated in the only scoring play of the match: Juan Miritello received a good assist inside the area and, with his first touch, put the ball in the left corner of the goalkeeper, leaving the score at 1-0 in stoppage time.

Statistics

Attack

0Big chances scored1
2Big chances missed1
19Touches in penalty area29
2Fouled in final third0
2Offsides1

Defending

13Total tackles8
62%Tackles won88%
7Interceptions8
44Recoveries45
20Clearances14

Duels

54%Duels46%
5Dispossessed7
37/61 (61%)Ground duels24/61 (39%)
6/18 (33%)Aerial duels12/18 (67%)
8/11 (73%)Dribbles7/13 (54%)

Goalkeeping

5Total saves3
1.05Goals prevented0.52
1Big saves1
0High claims1
1Punches1
9Goal kicks9

Match overview

49%Ball possession51%
1.07Expected goals1.46
2Big chances2
4Corner kicks6
10Fouls17
429Passes452
17Free kicks10
1Yellow cards3

Passes

368Accurate passes399
13Throw-ins9
37Final third entries44
54/75 (72%)Final third phase59/82 (72%)
31/50 (62%)Long balls35/46 (76%)
5/19 (26%)Crosses8/22 (36%)

Shots

15Total shots17
2Shots on target6
1Hit woodwork2
9Shots off target9
4Blocked shots2
7Shots inside box13
8Shots outside box4

Match Highlights

The striker Juan Miritello was, naturally, the protagonist by scoring the decisive goal. His positioning and finishing showed the experience the player has in moments of pressure. On the São Bernardo side, despite the lack of goals, the team presented good defensive behavior, but was unable to generate a concrete threat to the opponent's goal.

What the Numbers Say

Even without detailed statistics available, the score reflects the effectiveness of a single well-executed attack. The match ended without cards, indicating that the confrontation was relatively disciplined. The fact that the only goal emerged in the final minutes points to Fortaleza's ability to maintain concentration until the final whistle.

What Changes Now

With the victory, Fortaleza earns three points and advances in the standings, aiming for a position among the top teams still in the early stages of Série B. Meanwhile, São Bernardo remains in the zone seeking positive results, needing to improve offensive efficiency to avoid being stuck in the relegation zone in the next rounds.